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Jodi Payne

Pascoe Vale South,VIC

Summary

Dynamic individual with hands-on experience in Baking and Cake Decoration and talent for navigating challenges. Brings strong problem-solving skills and proactive approach to new tasks. Known for adaptability, creativity, and results-oriented mindset. Committed to making meaningful contributions and advancing organizational goals.

Overview

38
38
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Cake and Pastry Decorator

Miss Penny Cakes
Brunswick West, VIC
01.2021 - Current

• Assists in preparation of a variety of Greek cakes, desserts and specialty custom cakes.

• Manages daily baking tasks such as mixing, baking and decorating while adhering to quality standards and recipes.

• Designs and arranges custom cake decorations to enhance production presentation.

• collaborates with clients to understand design preferences and create tailored solutions.

• Coordinates with front of house staff to ensure timely delivery of baked goods and optimal customer service.

• Maintains a clean and organised workspace following strict hygiene practices and safety guidelines.

Bakery Assistant

Coles Supermarket
Coburg North, Vic
10.2015 - 06.2020

• Food preparation:

Measuring ingredients, mixing dough, assisting bakers, preparing pastries & decorating.

• Inventory and stock:

Monitoring ingredient levels, ordering supplies, rotating stock, checking expiry dates and restocking displays.

• Hygiene and Maintenance:

Cleaning and sanitising work areas equipment and utensils, following food safety standards.

• Customer Service:

Greeting customers, taking orders, explaining products, packaging bakery items & ensuring satisfaction.

• Display and Merchandising:

Arranging baked goods attractively, labelling products, and ensuring displays are visually appealing.

Self Employed

Buff Beauty and Massage
06.2008 - 07.2014
  • Salon owner with strong cosmetology experience driven to manage salon costs and boost revenue through innovative management techniques.
  • SKILLS;
  • Keeping control of salon expenses
  • Giving sales presentations to potential clients and exploring the benefits of salon services.
  • Meeting and Greeting clients, understanding their requirements.
  • Administering all salon treatments.
  • Make decisions regarding all salon expenses, budgets, advertising and promotions.

Senior Beauty Therapist

Delrae Beauty
01.2003 - 03.2008
  • Having direct communication with clients from their entry to the salon right the way through to their personal care and treatment plans.
  • SKILLS;
  • Advising on effective permanent hair removal treatments.
  • Administering manicures and pedicures.
  • Full body waxing and tanning of clients.
  • Follow up on future bookings for clients.

Beauty Therapist

Absolute Beauty Therapy
10.1999 - 12.2002
  • Supporting clients to make decisions about their appearance. Providing a consultation service, educating them on options for their hair, skin and nail care.
  • SKILLS;
  • Applying facials and makeup
  • Answering all enquires
  • Eyelash and eyebrow colouring, shaping and eyelash perming.
  • Processing cash and credit card payments.

Restaurateur

Nachos Cantina
01.1996 - 01.1998
  • Managing a high volume restaurant and improving all controllable costs thereby maximising financial performance. Responsible for effectively developing, managing and leading the restaurant team to provide excellent service.
  • SKILLS;
  • Ensuring the highest standards of food and beverage service.
  • Keeping control of food and labour costs.
  • Purchasing stock supplies
  • Responsible for recruiting, training and developing restaurant staff.

Bank Manager

Westpac Banking Corporation
01.1996 - 01.1997
  • Responsible for supervising the day to day running and operation of the branch whilst creating a professional, helpful and customer friendly environment.
  • SKILLS;
  • Ensuring the smooth running of basic banking transactions.
  • Looking after the short and long term funding requirements of bank customers
  • Managing and monitoring the performance of all bank employees.
  • Handling customer enquires face to face, over the phone and via correspondence.

Customer Service Officer

Westpac Banking Corporation
01.1988 - 01.1996
  • In my role as a customer service officer I was required too;
  • Managed customer transactions.
  • Processed sales referrals.
  • Promoted bank services and products.
  • Handling of bank related enquires
  • Daily cash handling including foreign payments.

Education

Year 12 certificate - undefined

Aspendale Technical School
Melbourne

Diploma - Beauty Therapy

Helene Abicair
Melbourne
01.2000

Skills

  • Cake decoration
  • Food handling safety
  • Custom cake consultations
  • Icing techniques
  • Strong communication skills
  • Food safety
  • Food production
  • Quality control
  • Production and processing
  • Decorating skills
  • Standardized recipe proficiency
  • Reliable and responsible
  • Cake and pastry decoration
  • Cake decorating

Certification

Food Safety

Timeline

Cake and Pastry Decorator

Miss Penny Cakes
01.2021 - Current

Bakery Assistant

Coles Supermarket
10.2015 - 06.2020

Self Employed

Buff Beauty and Massage
06.2008 - 07.2014

Senior Beauty Therapist

Delrae Beauty
01.2003 - 03.2008

Beauty Therapist

Absolute Beauty Therapy
10.1999 - 12.2002

Restaurateur

Nachos Cantina
01.1996 - 01.1998

Bank Manager

Westpac Banking Corporation
01.1996 - 01.1997

Customer Service Officer

Westpac Banking Corporation
01.1988 - 01.1996

Year 12 certificate - undefined

Aspendale Technical School

Diploma - Beauty Therapy

Helene Abicair
Jodi Payne